Fire - USA

GLIDE CODE: FR-20060828-7370-USA
Date & Time: 2006.08.28 - 04:25:28
Area: USA New York, , New York ( MAP)

Description:

A New York City firefighter who got trapped in the basement of a burning store this afternoon when the floor collapsed has died. Another firefighter is hospitalized in critical condition. Mayor Michael Bloomberg said three other injured firefighters are in serious but stable condition. Hundreds of firefighters battled the blaze in a 99-cent store in the Bronx. Witnesses saw several injured firefighters coming out. Some were treated for smoke inhalation. Fire investigators haven't determined the cause but do not think it was arson.

Number of Deads: 1 persons